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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.80, 724.49 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.80, 724.49 and 251.87 is: 377.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.80 : 724.49 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.80/724.49 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.80x = 724.49 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.80x = 182,476.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,476.04/483.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.17

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